Totara College of Accelerated Learning was created in 1978.
Totaras is the plural of Totara
Totara Park's population is 2,853.
Thae name would be Podocarpus totara. Family: Podocarpaceae.
The berry of the Totara (and there are several species) is small - ovoid and smaller than a black currant. The one I like most is the Totara nivalus - the alpine totara- same size as above, and tastes a little of turpentine - but edible.
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nearly 4 metres
Around 2-3 metres in diameter
Totara trees can reach heights of up to 30-40 meters (98-131 feet) tall, with some exceptional specimens growing even taller. They are a slow-growing tree species, and their height can vary depending on environmental factors such as soil quality and available sunlight.
It is named after a totara tree that Hone Heke cut down.
The Totara leaf is lance-shaped or oblong with a sharp tip and a glossy green color. It typically measures 1-4 centimeters in length and 5-10 millimeters in width.
The totara tree, native to New Zealand, was traditionally valued by Māori for its durable and rot-resistant wood, making it ideal for constructing canoes, houses, and carving tools. Its timber was also used for creating intricate carvings and sculptures, as well as for making musical instruments. Additionally, the totara had cultural significance, often associated with spiritual beliefs and practices within Māori tradition.
The meaning of totara tree is 1 that dies is one that is re born :)